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National Average Diesel Price Per Gallon: $2.98 OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo has expressed concern over the effect of the U.S.-China trade war on market growth in Asia. “Any measures that may impact or constrain trade may likely impact on growth and by extension on demand for energy,” he said. China is …

A construction labor shortage has been plaguing this country since the end of the Great Recession in 2009. Now that the construction industry is recovering, demand for qualified workers is high. Here are 5 tips for making a career change into the industry. 1) Research the jobs available in your area There are a …

National Average Diesel Price Per Gallon: $3.01 Fears over crude oil oversupply have lowered analysts’ price expectations for 2019. Goldman Sachs downgraded its expectations for the Brent Crude average from a previous forecast of $70 to $62.50. The West Texas Intermediate benchmark also fell, from $64.50 to $55.50. “We expect that …

Job growth rocketed ahead of expectations in December. Payrolls surged by 312,000 jobs, which was much higher than Dow Jones analysts’ predictions of 176,000 jobs. Months of low unemployment in 2018 inspired thousands of people who had given up on looking for a job to re-enter the workforce. A total of 419,000 people entered the …

National Average Diesel Price Per Gallon: $3.05 The oil market has experienced its worst loss since 2015. Some analysts predicted that oil prices in 2018 would exceed $100 per barrel. But instead, Brent crude ended the year down 20%. Factors such as the stock market plunge and the ongoing trade dispute …

With the rise of e-commerce – at both traditional retailers and e-commerce companies like Amazon – more warehouse jobs are opening up in new and expanding distribution centers across the country. If you’re looking for one of these warehouse jobs, you’ll need to practice answering the questions you’re likely to be asked during the interview. …

National Average Diesel Price Per Gallon: $3.12 Worries of an economic slowdown in 2019 are likely to depress oil prices. “The only way is down,” said Tamas Varga, senior analyst at PVM Oil Associates. Brent crude fell to a low of $57.20 per barrel on Tuesday, which is the third consecutive …

Qualified CDL drivers are in high demand. If you’re thinking about a career change, here are the top tips for choosing the right truck driving school. 1) Consider accreditation There are three types of CDL training schools: licensed, certified, and accredited. Licensed schools have met certain state requirements. Certified schools have met state requirements …

National Average Diesel Price Per Gallon: $3.16 Citi is warning that weak demand outlook and growing output of shale oil from the U.S. could lead OPEC to cut production again in 2019. “[OPEC is] going to have to re-address this issue sometime next year…it may be by April they’re going to …

The latest job numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics have analysts worried that economic growth may be slowing. While the unemployment rate is at 3.7% – the lowest in 50 years – payroll growth did not meet expectations. Economists predicted payroll growth of 198,000 in November, but the actual number was only 155,000. Employment in transportation …